If I was there, I would have really spent more time in the mess hall. Always fascinated tbh at how soldiers on aircraft carriers and ships like these are fed.
Younger people really don't appreciate how good and accessible this type of content is compared to how it used to be. This video is 20 minutes, which is about the equivalent of a 30 minute TV documentary with commercials and this is just as good if not better than the overly produced, difficult to get made documentaries that you just had to hope to catch on TV or may never be seen again. The fact you guys are pumping out great content so consistently and we can just pull it up on RUclips and watch it whenever we want is amazing
And these two guys are really cool and respectful. As a Navy PAO I had the honor to help set up their visit and they not only treated us to dinner, but they were also patient, cooperative, and kind. True pros and now friends.
I would say “actually advertising” is more accurate. The reason the Navy and other branches are ok with working with RUclipsrs is purely for recruiting and advertising reasons
My brother served as a navigator on the San Antonio years ago, unfortunately he took his own life in 2012 at the age of 22. Despite having a few videos online, this is the first time I got a real feel for what a remarkable vessel he served on. Thank you for this... edit: Thank you all for your kind words. He was a great kid that loved his country and everyone in it.
Ex Royal Australian Navy. Dont underestimate how much of an impact the sit up bunk would have. It gives crew somewhere to sit with their own table surface and to have privacy. Absolute gold.
As a non-American who enjoys learning about the military, I really appreciate your closeup experience contents like this. You really give me and others like me a unique insight on the US Navy, especially the inner workings of their naval ships. Since I am writing a sci-fi novel series for fun, content like this really helps me out a lot. Anyway, I hope you have a wonderful day!
Imagine if these ships were actually submarines that could travel completely undetected and surface just outside of a hostile country to launch their LCACs or Ospreys.
In 1975 I was a Marine captain deployed in the western Pacific. That year I was embarked aboard LST (Landing Ship Tank ), LSD (Landing Ship Dock), and LPD (Landing Ship Platform). My battalion participated in the evacuation of Saigon in April 1975. My company was embarked on the LPD USS Denver. The most sophisticated anti-aircraft weapons were twin 40 mm positions, but I honestly don't think anyone knew how to operate them since they were useless against the modern jets of the day. All I can say is that the USS New York LPD looks like a 5 Star luxury resort compared to what we had in 1975. The ward room on the LPD Denver was very small and required 4 sittings to serve all of the officers every meal. Each officer was assigned to one of the 4 sittings. Each sitting was for 20 minutes and if you were late, you missed the meal. Several things I still distinctly remember: the smell of diesel fumes were constant, there was a film of oil from the fumes an the decks and bulkheads, and how easy it was to get lost on the ship. Interesting times in those days.
Captain, I was YN2 on a WW II era LST. It was also about seven years earlier. My tour included a deployment to Viet Nam in 1968 where we supported coastal patrol boats and carried cargo from Da Nang to various supply points. Our only on-board Marines were a squad of enlisted men who tended to some trucks that we carried to Pearl Harbor. I salute you sir.
Yes I spent a few years altogether floating on LHAs LPDs and others. The longest stretch was the USS New Orleans. I did sigint and electronic warfare 2600 field . Most of our guys are linguists and cryptologists (Marine nerds) but a few of us were a tactical force that had additional capabilities.
Man, you've come quite a long way over the years with NWYT. Just to see you (both figuratively and now, finally literally!) and the channel grow from making short videos about huge, in-depth topics to filming as a guest to the Marine Corp on a ship. Amazing. Congratulations on your success, and thanks for taking us along all these years.
I was born and raised in New York City. I enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17, in 1974, just like Richie did. I served as a gunner's mate aboard an amphibious cargo ship, homeported in Norfolk, VA. After my 6 year hitch I returned to my life in NYC and, in 1984, I became an Emergency Medical Technician. I was an officer with the Williamsburg (Brooklyn) Volunteer Ambulance Corps for 14 years, as well as working as an EMT/driver for a few different commercial ambulance companies. I left NYC in 2001, just a few months before 9/11. Of the many first responders that we lost that day, 7 were friends and former partners. Had things in my life turned out a little differently I probably would have been with them. I now live not too far from Norfolk, VA where I served nearly half a century ago. Thank you for making this video. Thank you for giving Richie a little camera time. Thank you for all the effort and hard work you put into your coverage of our military members today, and the challenges they face as our nation continues forward. We face a future that may not be what we think it will be, but our military members will face it as they have for more than 250 years, with pride, honor, courage, and American unflinching determination. God bless America.
My dad was a production controller on DDG’s at Ingalls, where they build LPD’s. He also worked QA on the LCAC’s back in the late 80’s. I loved getting tours of them when I was a kid. They still hold a special place in my heart. Loved the video!
As a plankowner of this ship, you did a really great job outlining the ships features! Few things changed since I left in 2012, like all the broadway posters on the bulkhead and the color behind the WTC steel sign on board. Was a great experience, especially commissioning in 2009
To see this channel reach this far has been a pleasure. Since comfort was one of the talking points, would have liked to see more on the kitchen and its crew.
I’m a helicopter airframes mechanic for 774, the squadron of 22’s on that ship. I remember they went on this det a few weeks ago and said something about a RUclips crew on board. What a small world.
My brother served as a navigator on the San Antonio years back. Sadly, he passed away in 2012 at just 22. Although I’ve seen a few videos online, this is the first time I’ve really felt connected to the incredible ship he served on. Thank you for sharing this...
I love that military technology is so cool that it doesn't matter who developed it, we all just find it fascinating. I recently watched *The Insane Engineering of the M1 Abrams* by _Real Engineering_ that talked about how the US Abrams tank uses a _German_ 120mm main gun. Initially the Abrams had a 140mm main gun but changed to a smaller (but equally capable) 120mm main gun developed in Germany and used for their tanks. The reason for the switch was a UN initiative that focused on _standardization of ammunition._ There would be efficient supply lines shared between allies in the event of war. (If I'm not mistaken this was prompted by the cold war.) Since Germany already developed and used 120mm main guns for their tanks and there was a high likelihood of the US deploying tanks against Russia, it would be more efficient for Germany to supply US tanks with ammunition they could quickly create, so Germany provided the technology to the US military.
@@kaztom1710He wanted to say he comes from Germany, and it's crazy for him to see this because we only have something like the "Gorch Fock" in Germany. In Germany we learn 8 years Englisch in school but only writen, dont learn to understand or speak;) German language has double mouch words than Englisch and Sounds different:) Deutsch Mutter Sprache hört immer raus! Telekom, DHL, Aldi, LIDL is the new German Engeenergie for US😂 WE are perfekt WOKE and we must hate us forever because 2ww 😅 Real Talk im born 85 for me is Nazi the n bomb 😅 my Friends come from Turkey Marokko and Jugoslawien. We are Not Bavaria in Ruhrgebiet we're life 8 Million people. USA so different Texas Kalifornien Hawaii und Alaska other worlds! Hope someone understood my Kauderwelsch😂
I will never forget the time I went out to the countryside on a farm when I was young. There was no light pollution and you could see so many stars. Stars everywhere it was incredible. I feel sorry for the city folks who never see the sky as it should be seen.
Thank you for providing a look inside a real warship. The Navy is certainly not for everyone but it is, without a doubt, one of the most rewarding and fulfilling jobs out there. We need Sailors more than ever.
A quick correction. The bridge lights are not red because the light "dissipates" more quickly. It takes a while to adapt vision at night. That means if you were using white lights and stepped from the bridge to outside, you would be more or less blind until you eyes adapted. If you're in the bridge with red lights, you can step outside and your eyes are already adapted.
As a 23-year disabled retired army veteran. Awesome informative video! It is sad to hear our government cutting spending for our military. But thank you to all of our men and women in uniform serving our country every day, you are greatly appreciated! 🙏
Thank you very much for producing this, it brought back a lot of good memories. I was in the US Navy 1976-1999 and served on 3 amphibious ships; USS Point Defiance, USS St Louis, and USS Tarawa. Please keep up the great work. 😊
I served in the Marine Corp from 93 to 97. In Oct of 94 I deployed as part of the 22nd MEU on board LSD44 USS Gunston Hall. I was a TOW Gunner. We used Hummer as a weapons platform. While on ship our Hummers were chalked down on an LCAC from ACU4. The LCAC were great on flat water but anything over 5' and you were bounced around.
This ship has a special place in my heart. It was built in Avondale which is very close to where I live. It was amazing watching it sail down the Mississippi in 2009. It looked like no ship I had ever seen in person before!
I'm always impressed by the amount of research you do to make all your videos. RUclips is flooded with stock video and robot voice over channels. I always learn something from your videos and I'm guaranteed to laugh out loud at least once at something your say to lighten things up.
how about all those channels where the focal point is the creator. And the only thing they do is comment on real content and fight about copyrights etc. Eventho they haven't really made anything for themselves. All the while talking about how they create 'content' .
I live in Brazil and through your videos I saw how much the Brazilian Navy is behind in technology, congratulations to the USA. Thank you very much for posting these wonderful videos of US Navy ships!
I wish they had actually made the "Aegis Arsenal/Anti Ballistic Missile Ship" that used the hull of the San Antonio class. That thing was an absolute beast!
First time on your channel. I really enjoy this topic. I'm an Army professional, but I have tremendous respect for Navy Sailors. Thanks for sharing this. Thanks to all the Sailors who serve; I don't think that it is easy.
I lived in Virginia Beach for years. Used to sit at the end of the runway at NAS Oceana and watch the jets touch & go all day. The Hampton Roads area is so beautiful, and so underrated in my opinion. Yes, people come to see the beach, but the history of the area and its importance to our military is impossible to exaggerate, and often goes unnoticed. You would never guess what's there if you were only interested in the beach and boardwalk. High clearance areas, and the most important ships and jets in our US military call Norfolk home. It's an incredible area, with the best people you will ever meet.
I helped in building this beautiful ship. She was built at Avondale Shipyard in Bridge City Louisiana, and was able too weld on the same steel from the Twin Towers, and was even given a small piece of steel from it that I had made into a Crucifix. I had made a few of them that I had actually made too give to a few of the Naval Sailors, and Officers. I made it for the few of them that I had became friends with. They asked me where mine was, and I told them I never made one for myself and made them for them because they were the Plank Owners of her. They made sure I had the time to make mine along side of the Navy Welder, and they told me that I was too consider myself as a plank owner. I know I’m not a real plank owner but the meaning of it meant a whole lot to me
Another awesome video, thanks man. I'm happy you got to do an "on location" episode, that looks incredibly fun. You deserve it, you've been doing this a long time and it's very rare I don't learn something. Keep em coming!
The size of the well deck and the hover craft were the biggest surprise to me. However, the whole video was done so well, that it really gave a very informed video that was also very entertaining. I look forward to your videos. I have never been disatisfied. Thank you for your dedication in research and presentations. Very professional work.
I’ve been on that ship. It was very cool to see that memorial for 9/11. The ship was also commissioned on my birthday. So overall very cool to see this in-depth video on it.
This is one of my favourite YT channel . I love the way dude explains everything so well, that is easy to get and every time something new and interesting information to know..❤Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰.
It's really fascinating to have HIMARS on board the ship. The HIMARS can be equipped with Precision Strike Missiles, and an anti-ship version of these missiles will be available soon. Once this happens, this ship class will be able to carry many long-range anti-ship missiles, making it a lethal force to be reckoned with.
When I saw the mighty USS Arlington for the first time in my hometown of Świnoujście, standing in port besides our navy's Lublin class ships, or even huge Ro-Ro ferrys, I was in real shock! San Antonio class ships are damn huge!
@@oatlord RO-RO is an acronym for "Roll-on Roll-off." It's a ferry designed so vehicles can drive on from one end, then drive off of the other end at the destination, like driving over a bridge, except you park in the middle and wait a while.
I've seen the nightsky during an island wide power outage on Jamaica, its just stunning how much is there... and also, how much you can actually see with just starlight after having gotten used to the darkness. We still had a tiny little bit of light polution at the northern horizon from 'far away' Cuba.
LPD 8 USS Dubuque, Assault craft 1665 was my home for 2 years 91-93. Forward deployed in Japan we got to visit many Countries and this ship was an incredible fortress and highly flexible.
Awesome video with a lot of information that not a lot of people get to know. You've got the royal treatment. Those navy PAO (public affairs officers) did a very good job of by having you walk around all over the place with another officer walking you around. I cannot say enough from the footage of LCAC at Little Creek to their cabins and some spaces on the ship. Nicely done very professional video that I'm sure was still vetted by the USN.
I spent a few years/deployments on a USN amphibious ship in the 80's as a ships company (crew) corpsman and as a deployed FMF corpsman with the USMC. and I loved every second....
I served on the USS Anchorage LPD 23 has a deck seaman had a BM1 serve on the New York miss it some days but life out at sea can be rough makes you appreciate everyday little things when your on land.
I operated U.S. Navy war ships in the Navy from 1992-1999, then built/renewed them as a civilian. The USS San Antonio needed her engines overhauled due to fuel/oil contamination right out of dry dock for the first time. I helped replace all of her injectors. We had to pull all the main engine 90 pound injectors up 5 decks with arm strength and line.
Liked this video. Served on an Austin class LPD ( USS Coronado LPD 11) from 1974-1977. We were the comand ship for 2nd Bat. RECON out of camp Lejun. Our draft was to deep for Little Creek, so we were out of Norfolk
I've spent a lot of time on ships during my time in the Marines. I think you have done a fantastic job putting this video together. I am jelous about the new racks they have. They are multiple steps up from what we had. Thanks for doing the video.
Lol. Hate to bust your bubble devil dog but the marine racks are not the sit up ones on these ships. I precommed the FTL (LPD-28) in 2022. But then again, maybe the navy doesn't want you comfortable, they want you angry when we drop you on the beach.
I have been watching this type of video lately, and it's good to see that they're prioritizing taking care of the troops. Being on these ships is a tough job. But when you're well fed(Hershey's chocolate syrup on your ice cream is a luxury you won't see in many militaries), and given good qtrs that still require a team mentality, you're going to win a lot...
My Battalion Landing Team was embarked on the USS Fort Marion, an LSD in 1969. The Captain of that ship loved Marines. Treated us like kings. We got first chow, front seating for movies, first grab when the ships store opened. He kept the mess deck open all night so we could play cards and smoke. A cook kept making sandwiches and Kool-Aid all night. I loved that ship.
What was your favorite part of the video?
And if you had been on this ship, what else would have wanted to see?
Favorite part is we finally realized your a living, breathing human and not some well-programmed AI with an awesome golden voice 🤣
You going onboard the ship :>
The Sailors/Soldiers quarters and mess hall
What they eating🤔
Face reveal 😔
If I was there, I would have really spent more time in the mess hall. Always fascinated tbh at how soldiers on aircraft carriers and ships like these are fed.
Younger people really don't appreciate how good and accessible this type of content is compared to how it used to be. This video is 20 minutes, which is about the equivalent of a 30 minute TV documentary with commercials and this is just as good if not better than the overly produced, difficult to get made documentaries that you just had to hope to catch on TV or may never be seen again. The fact you guys are pumping out great content so consistently and we can just pull it up on RUclips and watch it whenever we want is amazing
Damn you actually got me thinking there
There's only so many re runs of 'Future Weapons' you can watch lol.
Thanks for your perspective. As a young person, it is easy to forget just how good we have it
Ah yes, back when the History Channel actually had good content...
It's better.
My favorite part was seeing you as a real person and not just a voice.
And with NWYT swag on.
agreed 👍🏽
You are 17 years too early with this comment
Well, a clothed back, could be an android or alien 😅
I expected a old white bearded man😅😅😅😅
NWYT went from analyzing military equipment to actually experiencing. Solid development.
next time he will become military equipment
@@hertzwave8001 he should be, maybe like his brain become a targeting computer of a missile wh40k skyspear style
And these two guys are really cool and respectful. As a Navy PAO I had the honor to help set up their visit and they not only treated us to dinner, but they were also patient, cooperative, and kind. True pros and now friends.
@@hertzwave8001From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me.
I would say “actually advertising” is more accurate. The reason the Navy and other branches are ok with working with RUclipsrs is purely for recruiting and advertising reasons
My brother served as a navigator on the San Antonio years ago, unfortunately he took his own life in 2012 at the age of 22. Despite having a few videos online, this is the first time I got a real feel for what a remarkable vessel he served on. Thank you for this...
edit: Thank you all for your kind words. He was a great kid that loved his country and everyone in it.
I’m sorry man may he rest in peace 🤘🏽live in his honor man
Sorry brotha I had a cousin take his own life it sucks 😭😭 THANKS FOR HIS SERVICE AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE
Oh no, that is horrible. I was on the San Antonio from ‘06-‘09. Called it home for a few years. Sorry to hear about your brother.
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I'm very sorry to read this. I was on the San Antonio from 2008-09.
I served 4 years on the USS Kearsarge LHD-3. Miss it every day especially the sunrise and sunsets and the amazing clear beautiful skies.
Move to Arizona u will have that there
Same, I miss the sunrises, sunsets, glass seas, and waking up in another country.
I was on the Essex LHD-2
And the full moon going down while the sun is coming up.
My eldest is on the kearsarge as an MM.
Ex Royal Australian Navy. Dont underestimate how much of an impact the sit up bunk would have. It gives crew somewhere to sit with their own table surface and to have privacy. Absolute gold.
Right, our bunks on my old carrier were tight! You'd hear at least 2 or 3 "thuds" a night from people forgetting and sitting up.
It was pretty baller for sure mostly laptops and some guys brought Xboxes and PlayStations 😆
Ex RAN here too. Served on FFGs and LHDs. Would have loved a sit up rack on the LHDs. Not like they didn’t have the space for them either.
They got rid of it for 28 onward
They really are game changers. Older ships still have the smaller non sitting racks
As a non-American who enjoys learning about the military, I really appreciate your closeup experience contents like this. You really give me and others like me a unique insight on the US Navy, especially the inner workings of their naval ships. Since I am writing a sci-fi novel series for fun, content like this really helps me out a lot. Anyway, I hope you have a wonderful day!
Good luck with your story!
Imagine if these ships were actually submarines that could travel completely undetected and surface just outside of a hostile country to launch their LCACs or Ospreys.
In 1975 I was a Marine captain deployed in the western Pacific. That year I was embarked aboard LST (Landing Ship Tank ), LSD (Landing Ship Dock), and LPD (Landing Ship Platform). My battalion participated in the evacuation of Saigon in April 1975. My company was embarked on the LPD USS Denver. The most sophisticated anti-aircraft weapons were twin 40 mm positions, but I honestly don't think anyone knew how to operate them since they were useless against the modern jets of the day.
All I can say is that the USS New York LPD looks like a 5 Star luxury resort compared to what we had in 1975. The ward room on the LPD Denver was very small and required 4 sittings to serve all of the officers every meal. Each officer was assigned to one of the 4 sittings. Each sitting was for 20 minutes and if you were late, you missed the meal.
Several things I still distinctly remember: the smell of diesel fumes were constant, there was a film of oil from the fumes an the decks and bulkheads, and how easy it was to get lost on the ship.
Interesting times in those days.
You guys make war seem fun!
I don't think landing ships are complex enough to get you lost since most of it is cargo.
Captain, I was YN2 on a WW II era LST. It was also about seven years earlier. My tour included a deployment to Viet Nam in 1968 where we supported coastal patrol boats and carried cargo from Da Nang to various supply points. Our only on-board Marines were a squad of enlisted men who tended to some trucks that we carried to Pearl Harbor. I salute you sir.
@@LanaaAmor you have no clue every time on a new ship it's overwhelming
Yes I spent a few years altogether floating on LHAs LPDs and others. The longest stretch was the USS New Orleans. I did sigint and electronic warfare 2600 field . Most of our guys are linguists and cryptologists (Marine nerds) but a few of us were a tactical force that had additional capabilities.
Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love.
The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives.
Man, you've come quite a long way over the years with NWYT. Just to see you (both figuratively and now, finally literally!) and the channel grow from making short videos about huge, in-depth topics to filming as a guest to the Marine Corp on a ship. Amazing. Congratulations on your success, and thanks for taking us along all these years.
Thanks Michael. Means a lot ❤️
I was born and raised in New York City. I enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17, in 1974, just like Richie did. I served as a gunner's mate aboard an amphibious cargo ship, homeported in Norfolk, VA. After my 6 year hitch I returned to my life in NYC and, in 1984, I became an Emergency Medical Technician. I was an officer with the Williamsburg (Brooklyn) Volunteer Ambulance Corps for 14 years, as well as working as an EMT/driver for a few different commercial ambulance companies. I left NYC in 2001, just a few months before 9/11. Of the many first responders that we lost that day, 7 were friends and former partners. Had things in my life turned out a little differently I probably would have been with them. I now live not too far from Norfolk, VA where I served nearly half a century ago. Thank you for making this video. Thank you for giving Richie a little camera time. Thank you for all the effort and hard work you put into your coverage of our military members today, and the challenges they face as our nation continues forward. We face a future that may not be what we think it will be, but our military members will face it as they have for more than 250 years, with pride, honor, courage, and American unflinching determination. God bless America.
Thank you for your service!
My dad was a production controller on DDG’s at Ingalls, where they build LPD’s. He also worked QA on the LCAC’s back in the late 80’s. I loved getting tours of them when I was a kid. They still hold a special place in my heart. Loved the video!
As a plankowner of this ship, you did a really great job outlining the ships features! Few things changed since I left in 2012, like all the broadway posters on the bulkhead and the color behind the WTC steel sign on board. Was a great experience, especially commissioning in 2009
To see this channel reach this far has been a pleasure. Since comfort was one of the talking points, would have liked to see more on the kitchen and its crew.
Believe me, nothing impressive about the galley on an LPD.
LOL. The NYK mess decks are actually cool tho
I’m a helicopter airframes mechanic for 774, the squadron of 22’s on that ship. I remember they went on this det a few weeks ago and said something about a RUclips crew on board. What a small world.
My brother served as a navigator on the San Antonio years back. Sadly, he passed away in 2012 at just 22. Although I’ve seen a few videos online, this is the first time I’ve really felt connected to the incredible ship he served on. Thank you for sharing this...
Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love, to work, to play, and to look up at the stars.
LOVE IT! I AM A VETERAN (91-94) United States Navy, USS DENVER LPD-9 (Boiler Technician).
I was a MM on the USS PONCE LPD15. loved it. 1990/94
Navy Vet (96-2010) USS DETROIT(AOE) SK 1st Class PO
I am an ET2 on USS Shasta AE-33 1993-1996
Germany here. The part about why the USS NY is so special was really cool to learn. Great video
Don't you think this is German engineering
I love that military technology is so cool that it doesn't matter who developed it, we all just find it fascinating. I recently watched *The Insane Engineering of the M1 Abrams* by _Real Engineering_ that talked about how the US Abrams tank uses a _German_ 120mm main gun. Initially the Abrams had a 140mm main gun but changed to a smaller (but equally capable) 120mm main gun developed in Germany and used for their tanks.
The reason for the switch was a UN initiative that focused on _standardization of ammunition._ There would be efficient supply lines shared between allies in the event of war. (If I'm not mistaken this was prompted by the cold war.) Since Germany already developed and used 120mm main guns for their tanks and there was a high likelihood of the US deploying tanks against Russia, it would be more efficient for Germany to supply US tanks with ammunition they could quickly create, so Germany provided the technology to the US military.
@@kaztom1710He wanted to say he comes from Germany, and it's crazy for him to see this because we only have something like the "Gorch Fock" in Germany.
In Germany we learn 8 years Englisch in school but only writen, dont learn to understand or speak;)
German language has double mouch words than Englisch and Sounds different:) Deutsch Mutter Sprache hört immer raus! Telekom, DHL, Aldi, LIDL is the new German Engeenergie for US😂 WE are perfekt WOKE and we must hate us forever because 2ww 😅 Real Talk im born 85 for me is Nazi the n bomb 😅 my Friends come from Turkey Marokko and Jugoslawien. We are Not Bavaria in Ruhrgebiet we're life 8 Million people. USA so different Texas Kalifornien Hawaii und Alaska other worlds!
Hope someone understood my Kauderwelsch😂
With the amount of stock footage channels out there this is amazing
Somebody's got to make footage for them to steal😂
I will never forget the time I went out to the countryside on a farm when I was young. There was no light pollution and you could see so many stars. Stars everywhere it was incredible. I feel sorry for the city folks who never see the sky as it should be seen.
Truth is generally the best vindication against slander.
Thank you for providing a look inside a real warship. The Navy is certainly not for everyone but it is, without a doubt, one of the most rewarding and fulfilling jobs out there. We need Sailors more than ever.
A quick correction. The bridge lights are not red because the light "dissipates" more quickly. It takes a while to adapt vision at night. That means if you were using white lights and stepped from the bridge to outside, you would be more or less blind until you eyes adapted. If you're in the bridge with red lights, you can step outside and your eyes are already adapted.
Also turns the color of spilt blood to brownish.
also makes you more scary to enemy ships which is the main reason of course
Glad to see you come this far
As a 23-year disabled retired army veteran. Awesome informative video! It is sad to hear our government cutting spending for our military. But thank you to all of our men and women in uniform serving our country every day, you are greatly appreciated! 🙏
Fantastic video. (From a retired U.S. Navy Sailor) your information, as relayed to you by subject matter experts, was spot on. Great job!
Thank you very much for producing this, it brought back a lot of good memories. I was in the US Navy 1976-1999 and served on 3 amphibious ships; USS Point Defiance, USS St Louis, and USS Tarawa. Please keep up the great work. 😊
I was on Tarawa 97-99.
Semper Fidelis! Bet you got that "old man strength".
Hooyah! Thanks for paving the way!
I was on the USS El Paso, sister ship to the St. Louis, 1975-76. Gator freighters were great ships to serve aboard.
Yhey absolutely were. Thank you for your service.@@life_with_bernie
I served in the Marine Corp from 93 to 97. In Oct of 94 I deployed as part of the 22nd MEU on board LSD44 USS Gunston Hall. I was a TOW Gunner. We used Hummer as a weapons platform. While on ship our Hummers were chalked down on an LCAC from ACU4. The LCAC were great on flat water but anything over 5' and you were bounced around.
Hello, thank you for showing the hovercraft's underskirt. She is flawless
There were better shots, but RUclips would have demonetized the video 😁
My favorite thing was how you mentioned everyone you spoke to said they had the best job on the ship. Warms my heart.
This ship has a special place in my heart. It was built in Avondale which is very close to where I live. It was amazing watching it sail down the Mississippi in 2009. It looked like no ship I had ever seen in person before!
I'm always impressed by the amount of research you do to make all your videos. RUclips is flooded with stock video and robot voice over channels. I always learn something from your videos and I'm guaranteed to laugh out loud at least once at something your say to lighten things up.
how about all those channels where the focal point is the creator. And the only thing they do is comment on real content and fight about copyrights etc. Eventho they haven't really made anything for themselves. All the while talking about how they create 'content' .
Thank you, I help build them in South Mississippi. Something I am very proud of. Thank you for highlighting our important work. Love you!
I used to work there but I was on the DDG program
Pride, hardly discribes the way I feel about the men and women of our armed forces. God bless you all. Thank you for this great video
I live in Brazil and through your videos I saw how much the Brazilian Navy is behind in technology, congratulations to the USA. Thank you very much for posting these wonderful videos of US Navy ships!
Graças ao presidente atual, o sucateamento da Marinha do Brasil segue a todo vapor.
Spent over a year living on an LPD. Some of the best worst times of my life
I wish they had actually made the "Aegis Arsenal/Anti Ballistic Missile Ship" that used the hull of the San Antonio class. That thing was an absolute beast!
First time on your channel. I really enjoy this topic. I'm an Army professional, but I have tremendous respect for Navy Sailors. Thanks for sharing this. Thanks to all the Sailors who serve; I don't think that it is easy.
I lived in Virginia Beach for years. Used to sit at the end of the runway at NAS Oceana and watch the jets touch & go all day. The Hampton Roads area is so beautiful, and so underrated in my opinion. Yes, people come to see the beach, but the history of the area and its importance to our military is impossible to exaggerate, and often goes unnoticed. You would never guess what's there if you were only interested in the beach and boardwalk. High clearance areas, and the most important ships and jets in our US military call Norfolk home. It's an incredible area, with the best people you will ever meet.
funny cause I remember then hampton roads area as a total shithole -
I helped in building this beautiful ship. She was built at Avondale Shipyard in Bridge City Louisiana, and was able too weld on the same steel from the Twin Towers, and was even given a small piece of steel from it that I had made into a Crucifix. I had made a few of them that I had actually made too give to a few of the Naval Sailors, and Officers. I made it for the few of them that I had became friends with. They asked me where mine was, and I told them I never made one for myself and made them for them because they were the Plank Owners of her. They made sure I had the time to make mine along side of the Navy Welder, and they told me that I was too consider myself as a plank owner. I know I’m not a real plank owner but the meaning of it meant a whole lot to me
Another awesome video, thanks man. I'm happy you got to do an "on location" episode, that looks incredibly fun. You deserve it, you've been doing this a long time and it's very rare I don't learn something. Keep em coming!
Thanks Chris 😃
The size of the well deck and the hover craft were the biggest surprise to me. However, the whole video was done so well, that it really gave a very informed video that was also very entertaining. I look forward to your videos. I have never been disatisfied. Thank you for your dedication in research and presentations. Very professional work.
It’s not the size of your LCAC that matters, it’s how you use it 😅
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Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.
I’ve been on that ship. It was very cool to see that memorial for 9/11. The ship was also commissioned on my birthday. So overall very cool to see this in-depth video on it.
This is one of my favourite YT channel . I love the way dude explains everything so well, that is easy to get and every time something new and interesting information to know..❤Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰.
It's really fascinating to have HIMARS on board the ship. The HIMARS can be equipped with Precision Strike Missiles, and an anti-ship version of these missiles will be available soon. Once this happens, this ship class will be able to carry many long-range anti-ship missiles, making it a lethal force to be reckoned with.
When I saw the mighty USS Arlington for the first time in my hometown of Świnoujście, standing in port besides our navy's Lublin class ships, or even huge Ro-Ro ferrys, I was in real shock!
San Antonio class ships are damn huge!
Size of the ship in the fight matters, but so does the size of the fight in the ship. Reference the famous phrase “I am a Pole!”
I have no idea what some of those words you use are. I know it's English
@@oatlord RO-RO is an acronym for "Roll-on Roll-off." It's a ferry designed so vehicles can drive on from one end, then drive off of the other end at the destination, like driving over a bridge, except you park in the middle and wait a while.
Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.
Good video! Love the New York, I was the MC on her maiden deployment. You did a wonderful job showing her off. Thank you!
The sit-up bunks are way better than what we had on the Enterprise back in the 80s. Great video as always!
Better than what's on Burke class destroyers as well!
New enterprise is due out in a few years 😀
Amazing ships. USS NewYork is very unique & well deserved name. Love the Ospreys. God bless all of our troops 🙏🏾
I've seen the nightsky during an island wide power outage on Jamaica, its just stunning how much is there... and also, how much you can actually see with just starlight after having gotten used to the darkness. We still had a tiny little bit of light polution at the northern horizon from 'far away' Cuba.
I worked on the LCAC when I used to live in Norfolk. It was cool to see them hover on land and make it into water
I build these for a living . The amount of work that goes into doing so is astonishing!
I can't get over the fact that you were able to do all of this. Amazing. Good job man
the progress this channel has made is insane. not what you would think
Man this was a very cool and informative video. Nice of the Navy to allow you on board.
I love how far this channel has come over the years.
LPD 8 USS Dubuque, Assault craft 1665 was my home for 2 years 91-93. Forward deployed in Japan we got to visit many Countries and this ship was an incredible fortress and highly flexible.
My unit was on that trip. I did my first deployment in the SCS with the USS New Orleans, another LPD. Super cool ships. Semper Fi
The U.S. military never ceases to amaze me.
I had the opportunity to ride on an LCAC in 2002 while deployed on USS Wasp LHD 1.
man, i remember seeing this channel start-up, this is like watching your kid grow up and become and adult lol
He who experiences the unity of life sees his own Self in all beings, and all beings in his own Self, and looks on everything with an impartial eye.
What I found most fascinating: the size of the hospital onboard! wow!
The USS New York I served on her in 2012 in the USMC. I love this ship.
Just wanted to say you did a great job documenting your experience. This is pretty awesome
That was amazing. I wish my Father was still here, he was in the Royal Navy 35 years!
Holy crap! This is insane. The U.S. Military is next level. Thanks for opening my eyes to this.
Awesome video with a lot of information that not a lot of people get to know. You've got the royal treatment. Those navy PAO (public affairs officers) did a very good job of by having you walk around all over the place with another officer walking you around. I cannot say enough from the footage of LCAC at Little Creek to their cabins and some spaces on the ship. Nicely done very professional video that I'm sure was still vetted by the USN.
Hats off & Kudos to All ENGINE Bay Workers
I went on my med cruise on the previous LPD Class, the USS Ponce LPD-15 in 1997. Also did some time on board USS Dubuque LPD-08 in 1995
That's cool it's called San Antonio and that's the city where I live in Texas and It looks nice ! 🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸
I spent a few years/deployments on a USN amphibious ship in the 80's as a ships company (crew) corpsman and as a deployed FMF corpsman with the USMC. and I loved every second....
I served on the USS Anchorage LPD 23 has a deck seaman had a BM1 serve on the New York miss it some days but life out at sea can be rough makes you appreciate everyday little things when your on land.
Thank you for your service!
The best overall look at a ship, the bunks are far better than what I ever had.
Very well information video ❤
5:04 - you know you really f*cked up when you are being transported in this back to face justice! 😂
I operated U.S. Navy war ships in the Navy from 1992-1999, then built/renewed them as a civilian. The USS San Antonio needed her engines overhauled due to fuel/oil contamination right out of dry dock for the first time. I helped replace all of her injectors. We had to pull all the main engine 90 pound injectors up 5 decks with arm strength and line.
Great vid. One of your best yet..👍
Good to see you in person :D
Love your content man keep it up 💪
Ideal for afternoon chill time ❤ thx!
As a Kiwi (New Zealander) thankyou for this quality vid on San Antonio class of ships. I loved how they are using Hover craft.
I’m glad you clarified that you are a New Zealander, and not a fruit 😉
The reason most goals are not achieved is that we spend our time doing second things first.
My favorite thing was knowing that I helped build these ships at Avondale Shipyards on the westbank of Jefferson Parish in New Orleans
Liked this video. Served on an Austin class LPD ( USS Coronado LPD 11) from 1974-1977. We were the comand ship for 2nd Bat. RECON out of camp Lejun. Our draft was to deep for Little Creek, so we were out of Norfolk
I've spent a lot of time on ships during my time in the Marines. I think you have done a fantastic job putting this video together. I am jelous about the new racks they have. They are multiple steps up from what we had.
Thanks for doing the video.
how many innocents have you killed
Lol. Hate to bust your bubble devil dog but the marine racks are not the sit up ones on these ships. I precommed the FTL (LPD-28) in 2022. But then again, maybe the navy doesn't want you comfortable, they want you angry when we drop you on the beach.
Sounds about right
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I have been watching this type of video lately, and it's good to see that they're prioritizing taking care of the troops. Being on these ships is a tough job. But when you're well fed(Hershey's chocolate syrup on your ice cream is a luxury you won't see in many militaries), and given good qtrs that still require a team mentality, you're going to win a lot...
My Battalion Landing Team was embarked on the USS Fort Marion, an LSD in 1969. The Captain of that ship loved Marines. Treated us like kings. We got first chow, front seating for movies, first grab when the ships store opened. He kept the mess deck open all night so we could play cards and smoke. A cook kept making sandwiches and Kool-Aid all night. I loved that ship.
Wow what a content
Superb 😅
"I did ask for permission before recording her" 🤣
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The manbun is not what you think
It's not!
@@NotWhatYouThink as i said. Its not what you think.
Its a good manbun tho 👌🏻
*My favorite part was learning about the hospital onboard, I had no idea it was that advanced and why*
What a fascinating video! I miss being out at sea when I watch videos like this. Keep up the good work.
2:27 "Das Schiff segelt..." Lass es einfach.
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